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Prof. Dr. Özcan Öztürk is an otorhinolaryngology specialist with broad academic and clinical experience. He has many international scientific publications. He has performed a large number of surgeries. He is known for an individualized approach and strong expertise. His key strengths are voice disorders, nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, and endoscopic sinus surgery.

Focus areas include voice disorders and voice surgery, head and neck tumor surgery, and rhinoplasty (aesthetic and functional). He also performs endoscopic sinus surgery, facial surgery, tonsil and adenoid surgery, and surgery for snoring and sleep apnea.

Associate Professor Dr. Nazlı Korkmaz is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and IVF. She has strong experience in women’s health, minimally invasive surgery, and reproductive medicine. She has worked in hospitals across Turkey and has contributed to national and international scientific publications.

Her clinical work includes pregnancy follow-up, gynecological conditions, laparoscopic surgery, cosmetic gynecology, water birth, sexual therapy, IVF, menopause, and longevity care. She provides patient-centered care tailored to each person.

Dr. Nurullah Ermiş has published from 2010 to 2024 on orthopaedic trauma, spine surgery, hip arthroplasty, and regional anesthesia. His work is indexed in PubMed and Scopus.

Highlights include an irreducible ankle fracture‑dislocation caused by tibialis posterior tendon interposition (J Foot Ankle Surg., 2010; PubMed). Another report covers an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation due to medial meniscus interposition (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2011; PubMed). He examined scoliosis and kyphosis after sternotomy or thoracotomy (J Turk Spinal Surg., 23(2):83‑90, 2012). Additional JTSS papers appeared in 2012 and in 2017 (28(4):283‑288). He reported on ESPB and QLB in hip surgery (Indian J Anaesth., 62(10):802, 2018; Anesth Essays Res., 12(4):825‑831, 2018; ESRA 2018). He studied outcomes of hip prosthesis for Crowe IV dysplastic coxarthrosis (Medicine Science, 13(4):873‑878, 2024). He also described medial superior cluneal nerve entrapment (SAGE Journals).

Experience

• 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

• 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

• 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

• 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

• 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

• 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

Education 

• 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

• 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1995-2001 Konya Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine,

2002-2008 Ankara Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases Specialization Training,  

2008-2012 Chest Diseases Specialist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital  

Gebze Fatih State Hospital between 2012-2024

2024 Büyük Anadolu Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist

I have experience in COPD, Asthma, Allergic Diseases, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Occupational Lung Diseases, Covid-19 Related Diseases, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Bronchoscopy, intensive care, and sleep disorders.

Specializations

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

Education

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

Specializations

Diabetes (Sugar)

Thyroid

Hypertension

cholesterol

stomach diseases

intestinal diseases

osteoporosis

Experience

Azerbaijan Gusar Central Hospital

Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Azerbaijan Göranboy, First Lieutenant Doctor

Hospital Park Darıca Hospital

BAH

Education

Azerbaijan Medical Faculty (2015)

Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital (2016-2020)

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

Internal Medicine Congress

Gastro Academy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals affiliated to Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

2017-2019: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

2016-2017: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Assistant Professor

2015-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

2013-2015: Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

2006-2012: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey. Resident

EDUCATION 

October 2017-March 2018: Clinical Fellowship on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover/Germany (Professor Joachim K. Krauss M.D, Ph.D)

January-April 2010: Clinical Fellowship on Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Brachial Plexus, Division of Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv/Israel (Professor Shimon Rochkind M.D, Ph.D)

2006-2012: Resident at Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

2005-2006: Resident at Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

1999-2005: Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 3.17/4.00

1991-1999: Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School), Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 4.47 / 5.00

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

Training and Expertise 

1998 - Prof.Dr.Schakar (Presbiopia Surgery, Forthworth - Texas) 

1990 - Fyodorov Eye Hospital (Refraction Surgery, Moscow) 

1988 - Prof. Dr. Kerin (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery, Duisburg 

1982 - SSK Ankara Dışkapı Hospital (Ophthalmology Specialist) 

1978 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Medical Doctor) 

Experience 

VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul 2017 - Still 

Eye Clinic Chief, Beyoğlu Kuledibi Eye EAH (2001-2004) 

Eye Clinic Chief Şişli EAH (1999-2001) II. 

Eye Clinic Chief, Kartal EAH (1995-1999) II. 

Eye Clinic Chief-Chief Physician, Kartal EAH (1993-1994) 

Chief Physician, Kartal Training and Research Hospital, 1st Eye Clinic (1992-1993) 

Conductor-Chief Physician Beyoğlu Kuledibi EAH (1987-1991) 

Başasistan, Beyoğlu Kuledibi Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic (1986-1987) 

Uzm.Dr.-Başhekim, Nevşehir State Hospital (1982-1985) 

Professional Memberships 

Turkish Ophthalmology Association 

American Academy Ophthalmology 

ESCRS 

Big Club 

Heybeliada Water Sports Club 

125 publications including 27 oversea

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

Dr. Ayan graduated from Medical School in 1991 and completed his urology education in 1997. At the beginning of his carrier, he was a post doctorate research fellow at the Department of Urology of Harvard Medical School, Children’s Hospital in Boston (1999-2000). He studied the effect of partial ureteral obstruction to the kidney in early developmental stage in an experimental animal fetus model. This study provided a significant contribution to a complicated issue of pediatric urology and was cited many times by its successors. 

He became associate professor of urology in 2004 and was appointed as a professor of urology in 2009. He was accepted as a clinical fellow in Minimal Invasive Urologic Oncology at the Department of Surgery, Section of Urology at the University of Chicago (2014-2015). He worked in an intense oncology program mainly concentrated on robotic surgery of prostate and kidney cancer. Because of this background, he is mainly interested in urologic oncology and pediatric urology. The primary portion of his daily practice consist of kidney cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, neonatal hydronephrosis, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, urine reflux to kidney, hypospadias and undescended testis. 

Because of its prevalence in Turkey, Prof. Ayan has a huge experience with urinary stone disease and he is doing large number of endoscopic and percutaneous surgeries for kidney, ureter and bladder stones. 

Prof. Ayan holds United States Medical License and European Board of Urology Certificate. He is a member of AUA, EAU and Turkish Urologic Surgery and Urologic Oncology Societies. 

List of International Scientific Publications; 

1. Ayan S, Yildirim S, Ucar C, Sarioglu Y, Gültekin EY, Butuner C. Corporal reactivity to adenosine and prostaglandin E1 in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbit corpus cavernosum and the effect of insulin therapy. BJU Int, 83: 108-12, 1999. 

2. Yildirim S, Ayan S, Sarioglu Y, Gültekin EY, Butuner C. The effects of long-term oral administration of L-arginine on the erectile response of rabbits with alloxan-induced diabetes. BJU Int, 83: 679-85, 1999. 

3. Ayan S, Kaloglu C, Gökce G, Kılıcarslan H, Gültekin EY. Effect of insulin therapy to diabetic cystopathy: urodynamic and histological findings in a rabbit model. Sc J Urol Nephrol, 33: 392-5, 1999. 

4. Yildirim S, Ayan S, Sarioglu Y, Gültekin Y, Uma S. Does diabetes mellitus affect the progress of tolerance to isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) in corporal tissue? Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry, 4: 29- 34, 2000. 

5. Ayan S, Sarioglu Y, Yildirim S, Gokce G, Bagcıvan I. Relaxation induced by omeprazole does not change in diabetic rabbit corpus cavernosum. BJU Int, 87(3):265-8, 2001. 

6. Ayan S, Gokce G, Kılıcarslan H, Kaya K, Gultekin EY. An unusual cause of urinary incon tinence: urethral coitus. Sc J Urol Nephrol, 35:254, 2001. 

7. Yildirim S, Simsek R, Ayan S, Gokce G, Sarıoğlu Y, Safak C. Relaxant effect of some benzothiazolinone dervatives on isolated rabbit corpus cavernosum. Urol Res, 29:182-5, 2001. 

8. Ayan S, Roth JA, Freeman MR, Bride SH, Peters C. Partial ureteral obstruction dysregulates the RAS in the fetal sheep. Urology, 58: 301-6, 2001. 

9. Kılıcarslan H, Ayan S, Gokce G, Kaya K, Gultekin EY. Cranial blind ending branch of a bifid ureter. Int Urol Nephrol, 32: 635-6, 2001. 

10. Gokce G, Kılıcarslan H, Ayan S, Yıldız E, Kaya K, Gultekin EY. Adenomatoid tumors of testis and epididym: a report of two cases. Int Urol Nephrol, 32:677-80, 2001. 

11. Ayan S, Gokce G, Kılıcarslan H, Ozdemir O, Yildiz E, Gultekin EY. K-RAS mutation in transitional cell carcinoma of urinary bladder. Int Urol Nephrol, 33:363-67, 2001. 

12. Bulut HE, Onarlıoglu B, Kaloglu C, Özdemir Ö, Ayan S. Effects of experimental diabetes and insulin treatment on rabbit renal morphology: a quantitative and qualitative study. Turk J Med Sci, 31: 209-16, 2001. 

13. Kılıcarslan H, Gokce G, Ayan S, Gultekin EY, Arıkan Y, Hocaoglu S. Fournier’s gangrene: a report of 20 cases. T Klin J Med Res 19:55-58, 2001. 

14. Gokce G, Kılıcarslan H, Ayan S, Tas F, Akar R, Kaya K, Gultekin EY. Genitourinary tuberculosis: A review of 174 cases. Scand J Infect Dis, 34: 338-40, 2002. 

15. Kilicarslan H, Yildirim S, Bagcivan I, Ayan S, Sarac B, Sarioglu Y. Effect of chronic renal failure (CRF) on purinergic responses of corpus cavernosal smooth muscle in rabbits. BJU Int 90(6):596-600, 2002. 

16. Bagcivan I, Gokce G, Ayan S, Yildirim S, Sarac B, Kilicarslan H, Sarioglu Y. Hydrogen-potassium ATPase inhibitors induce relaxation on rabbit prostatic strips in vitro.Int J Urol.;9(11):641-4; discussion 645, 2002. 

17. Bagcivan I, Kilicarslan H, Sarac B, Gokce G, Yildirim S, Ayan S, Sarioglu Y. The evaluation of the effects of renal failure on erectile dysfunction in a chronic renal failure (CRF) rabbit model. BJU Int.;91(7):697-701, 2003 

18. Kilicarslan H, Guvenal T, Ayan S, Gokce G, Cetin A, Gultekin Y. Comparison of outcomes of three different surgical techniques performed for stress urinary incontinence. Int J Urol.;10(3):126- 30, 2003. 

19. Kaya S, Poyraz O, Gökçe G, Kılıçarslan H, Kaya K and Ayan S. Role of Genital Mycoplasmata and Other Bacteria in Urolithiasis. Scand J Infect Dis, 35:315-317,2003. 

20. Kilicarslan H, Gokce G, Ayan S, Atalar M, Kaya S, Kaya K, Gultekin Y. A case of hydatid disease: urinary retention due to isolated retrovesical hydatid cyst in a boy. Scand J Infect Dis, 35 :408-410, 2003. 

21. Gokce G, Kaya K, Kılıcarslan H, Tas F, Ayan S, Yıldız E, Gultekin E Y. Epidermoid cyst in the renal pelvis. Int Urol Nephrol;35(1):9-10, 2003. 

22. Kilicarslan H, Gokce G, Ayan S, Guvenal T, Kaya K, Gultekin EY. Predictors of outcome after in situ anterior vaginal wall sling surgery. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct ;14(5):339-41, 2003. 

23. Kilicarslan H, Gokce G, Kaya K, Ayan S, Gultekin YE. Surgical treatment of penil fractures. Ulus Travma Derg.;9(1):54-6, 2003. 

24. Yildiz E, Gokce G, Kilicarslan H, Ayan S, Goze F, Gultekin EY. Prognostic value of the expression of Ki-67, CD44 and vascular endothelial growth factor, and microvessel invasion, in renal cell carcinoma. BJU Int. 2004 ;93(7):1087-93. 

25. Gokce G, Topsakal K, Ayan S, Kilicarslan H, Gokce SF, Gultekin EY. Case report: Nonobstructive giant urethral stone with two safety pins. Int Urol Nephrol. 2004;36(1):65-6. 

26. Kaya K, Ayan S, Gokce G, Kılıcarslan H, Yildiz E, Gultekin EY. Urinary nuclear matrix protein 22 for diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma. Scand J Urol Nephrol. 38 :1-5,2004. 

27. Ayan S, Kaya K, Topsakal K, Kılıçarslan H, Gokce G, Gültekin Y. Efficacy of tolterodine as a firstline treatment for non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction in children. BJU Int. 96(3):411-4, 2005. 

28. Kaya K, Gokce G , Kaya S, Kilicarslan H, Ayan S, Gultekin EY. Isolated renal and retropertoneal hydatid cysts: a report of 23 cases. Trop Doct. 2006 Oct;36(4):243-6. 

29. Candan F, Ayan S, Tas F, Gokce G, Elagoz S. Spontaneous renal laceration as the presenting feature of polyarteritis nodosa in a patient with familial Mediterranean fever after hepatitis A infection. Rheumatol Int, 25(6):475-7, 2005. 

30. Silig Y, Pinarbasi H, Gunes S, Ayan S, Bagci H, Cetinkaya O. Polymorphisms of CYP1A1, GSTM1, GSTT1, and prostate cancer risk in Turkish population. Cancer Invest, 24(1):41-5, 2006. 

31. Tanzer F, Ozgur A, Bardakci F, Cankorkmaz L, Ayan S. Analysis of a 1-year-old cystinuric patient with recurrent renal stones. Int J Urol. 13(10):1347-9, 2006. 

32. Kilicarslan H, Ayan S, Vuruskan H, Gokce G, Gultekin EY.Treatment of detrusor sphincter dyssynergia with baclofen and doxazosin. Int Urol Nephrol. 2006;38(3-4):537-41. 

33. Ayan S, Topsakal K, Gokce G, Gultekin EY.Efficacy of combined anticholinergic treatment and behavioral modification as a first line treatment for nonneurogenic and nonanatomical voiding dysfunction in children: a randomized controlled trial. J Urol. 2007 Jun;177(6):2325-8; discussion 2328-9. 

34. Ozdemir O, Gul E, Kilicarslan H, Gokce G, Beyaztas FY, Ayan S, Sezgin I.SRY and AZF gene variation in male infertility: a cytogenetic and molecular approach. Int Urol Nephrol. 2007;39(4):1183-9. 

35. Yildiz E, Ayan S, Goze F, Gokce G, Gultekin EY. Relation of microvessel density with microvascular invasion, metastasis and prognosis in renal cell carcinoma. BJU Int. 2008 Mar;101(6):758-64. 

36. Kenan Kaygusuz, Gokhan Gokce, Iclal Ozdemir Kol, Semih Ayan and Sinan Gursoy. Efficacy of Preventive Analgesia with Tramadol or Lornoxicam for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Current Therapeutic Research 68(4), 205-216, 2007. 

37. Kaygusuz K, Gokce G, Gursoy S, Ayan S, Mimaroglu C, Gultekin Y.A comparison of sedation with dexmedetomidine or propofol during shockwave lithotripsy: a randomized controlled trial. Anesth Analg. 2008 Jan;106(1):114-9. 

38. Gokce G, Karboga H, Yildiz E, Ayan S, Gultekin Y. Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition and angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockade on apoptotic changes in contralateral testis following unilateral testicular torsion. Int Urol Nephrol. 2008;40(4):989-95. 

39. Ozdemir, O (Ozdemir, Oztuerk); Yildiz, E (Yildiz, Esin); Ayan, S (Ayan, Semih); Gul, E (Gul, Eylem)1; Gokce, G (Gokce, Goekhan); Yildiz, F (Yildiz, Fazilet)1; Koksal, B (Koksal, Binnur)1; Goze, F (Goze, Fahrettin); Gultekin, EY (Gultekin, E. Yener). Epigenetic alterations and oncogenes mutations in urinary bladder carcinomas.CHROMOSOME RESEARCH. 2009, Volume: 17 Supplement: 1 Pages: 171-171 

40. Eskicorapci SY, Türkeri L, Karabulut E, Cal C, Akpinar H, Baltaci S, Baykal K; Turkish Validation Study Group of Kattan Preoperative Nomogram, Kattan MW, Ozen H. Collaborators: Yildirim A, Yazici S, Divrik RT, Ozkardeş H, Koşan M, Kurtuluş FO, Büyükalpelli R, Mungan A, Lekili M, Sahin H, Günlüsoy B, Ayan S, Bozlu M. Validation of two preoperative Kattan nomograms predicting recurrence after radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer in Turkey: a multicenter study of the Urooncology Society. Urology. 2009 Dec;74(6):1289-95. 

41. Ozdemir O, Yildiz S, Ayan S, Gül E, Gokce G, Yildiz F, Koksal B. Promoter hypermethylation of tissue specific tumor supressor genes and point mutation in K-ras, c-myc proto-oncogenes in urinary (transitional cell) bladder carcinoma. Health. 2010; 2(8):850-856. 

42. Türkeri L, Tanıdır Y, Çal Ç, Özen H, Şahin H; Collaborators :Kaya C, Karaman İ, Şengör F, Alkibay T, Sözen S, Büyükalpelli R, Can C, Kuyumcuoğlu U, Albayrak S, Abay E, Soyupak B, Tansuğ Z, Fazlıoğlu A, Gültekin Y, Ayan S, Gümüş E, Lekili M, Dillioğlugil Ö, Özer G, Uygur C, Akpınar H. Comparison of the efficacy of single or double intravesical epirubicin instillation in the early postoperative period to prevent recurrences in non-muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: prospective, randomized multicenter study. Urol Int. 2010;85(3):261-5. 

43. Kuzgunbay B, Yaycioglu O, Soyupak B, Atay Kayis A, Ayan S, Yavascaoglu I, Cal C, Beduk Y; Turkish Study Group of Public Awareness in Testicular Cancer Public awareness of testicular cancer and self-examination in Turkey: A multicenter study of Turkish Urooncology Society.Urol Oncol. 2011 Mar 22. Epub ahead of print] 

44. Biçer H, Korgali E, Gökçe G, Ayan S, Yıldırım S, Gültekin EY. Contractile responses of urinary bladder in an experimental model of chronic renal failure. Bosn J Basic Med Sci. 2012 Nov;12(4):219- 23. 

45. Yaycioglu O, Eskicorapci S, Karabulut E, Soyupak B, Gogus C, Divrik T, Turkeri L, Yazici S, Ozen H; Society of Urooncology Study Group for Kidney Cancer Prognosis. A preoperative prognostic model predicting recurrence-free survival for patients with kidney cancer. Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2013 Jan;43(1):63-8. 

46. Erden Y, Korgalı E, Dundar G, Ayan S, Gokce G, Yildirim S, Gultekin EY. In-vitro effects of PDE5 inhibitor and statin treatment on the contractile responses of experimental MetS rabbit's cavernous smooth muscle. Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2014 Mar 28;86(1):33-8.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
• Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

Professional Experience:

• 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
• 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
• Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

International Experience:

• 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

Clinical Experience:

• Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
  • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
  • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
  • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
  • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
  • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

Professional Memberships:

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
• Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
• International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
• World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

Awards:

• 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
• Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı - Specialist in Gastroenterology and General Surgery

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2003)
• Residency in General Surgery: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2003-2009)
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology Surgery: Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital (2009-2012)

Professional Experience:

• 2003-2009: Assistant Doctor at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2009-2012: Specialist at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• 2012-2017: Specialist at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• 2017-2018: Associate Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• 2018-Present: Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Areas of Expertise:

• Obesity Surgery
• Gastroenterology Surgery
• Reflux Surgery
• Stomach Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
• Colorectal Surgery

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Yardımcı has numerous publications in international journals, focusing on topics such as liver regeneration, splenic hydatid cysts, and the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. His research includes innovative methods in bariatric surgery and the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Certifications and Awards:

• Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate
• International Observership Certificate from Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas
• Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation (2011)
• Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate Patient Satisfaction Certificate

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Surgery Association
• Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Gastroenterology Surgery Association
• Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Areas of Expertise

• Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart Disease
• Valve Disorders (Mitral, Aortic)
• Aneurysms, Arterial Blockages
• Heart Failure & Rhythm Disorders
• Echocardiography (TTE/TEE), Holter Monitoring
• Advanced Diagnostics (CT Angio, Cardiac MRI)
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Balloon & Stent Interventions
• Non-surgical Valve Repairs (e.g., MitraClip, TriClip)

Education & Professional Experience

• 1997 – Graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine (M.D.)
• 1998–2004 – Completed Cardiology Specialty Training at Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology
• 2007 – Cardiologist, Kastamonu Şerife Bacı Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• 2007–2024 – Cardiologist, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• 2008–2010 – Cardiologist, Private İlke Bağcılar Medical Center
• 2010–2011 – Cardiologist, Private Avrupa Şafak Hospital
• 2011 – Cardiologist, Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• 2017–2019 – Cardiologist, Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• 2024–Present – Cardiologist at Medipol Health Group

Current Academic Roles

• Faculty Member, School of Medicine – Istanbul Medipol University
• Faculty Member, International School of Medicine – Istanbul Medipol University

Affiliations & Honors

• Vice President, Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Member of national and international cardiology societies

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Aralık, 1986

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 2004-2010 Undergraduate: ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL DPT.
• 2010-2015 Specialization in Medicine: RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES
• 2018-2024: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY SUAM HOSPITAL
• 2022- Associate Professor: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES

Case Experience

• Experience of over 10.000 surgical cases.

Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Young Ophthalmologists Unit
• Turkish Medical Association

2023 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Associate Professor

2013 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Specialist

2008 – 2013 Private Medical Park Fatih Hospital, General Surgery Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician

2005 – 2007 Private Gelişim Hospital – General Surgery Specialist

2003 – 2005 Private Istanbul Şafak Hospital – General Surgery Specialist - Chief Physician

2002 – 2003 ISTANBUL HASEKİ EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – 2002 Ankara Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – Health Sciences University – Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center – Medical Specialization

1991 – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Bachelor’s Degree

Certificates

IGM Diagnosis, Treatment Workshop, Granulomatous Mastitis, Kocaeli, Certificate, 07.10.2023 (National)

ibreast 51- Free Flap Reconstruction, Breast Cancer Surgery, Online, Certificate, 30.09.2023 – 30.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 50- Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 02.09.2023 -02.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 49- Implant Based Reconstruction, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 12.08.2023 -12.08.2023 (International)

ibreast 48- DCIS, İbreast 48- DCIS, Online, Certificate, 15.07.2023 -15.07.2023 (International)

ibreast 47- Conference Updates, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.06.2023 -25.06.2023 (International)

ibreast 46- Margin Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 10.06.2023 -10.06.2023 (International)

1. International 4. National Breast Surgery Congress, Breast Surgery, Ürgüp, Certificate, 05.05.2023 – 07.05.2023 (International)

ibreast 44- HER2 Positive Disease, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 29.04.2023 -29.04.2023 (International)

St-Gallen 2023, St-Gallen Congress Summary Meeting, Istanbul, Certificate, 01.04.2023 -01.04.2023 (National)

ibreast 43- Save The Nipple, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.03.2023 -25.03.2023 (International)

ibreast 42-Chest Wall Perforator Flap Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.02.2023 -25.02.2023 (International)

ibreast 41- High Risk And B3 Lesions, Breast Diseases, Online, Certificate, 28.01.2023 -28.01.2023 (International)

15. New Approaches in Breast Cancer Education Meeting, Breast Cancer, Istanbul, Certificate, 07.01.2023 – 08.01.2023 (National)

Articles she wrote and took part in;

1.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YETİŞ FIRAT, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KOMUT NESLİHAN, ÇALIK MUSTAFA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Correlation between breast and axillary pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2023

2.UZUN NEDİM, YILDIRIM EMİNE. Relationship Between Toilet Type and Hemorrhoids. Bezmialem Vakif University, 2022

3.YILDIZ EREN OZAN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, YÜNLÜEL EMİR MEHMET, YETİŞ FIRAT, ULUKENT SUAT CAN. The effect of the covid 19 pandemic on the number of patients treated for acute and complex acute appendicitis. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2202

4.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KARAGÜLLE AHENK, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, UÇAR NEŞE. Upgrade Rates of DCIS, Intraductal Papilloma, and the Other High-risk Breast Lesions. Hamidiye Medical Journal, 2022
 

5.ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ALTUN ÖZGÜR, KARAKÜTÜK YÜZTAŞ NUR, ÖZSOY NESLİHAN, AYDIN TUTAK GÜLTEN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ADAŞ MİNE, KÜÇÜK MEHMET. COVID-19 Pnömonisi Sonrası AntiHBs Değerlerindeki Değişiklikler. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022;12(4), 

6.KOMUT NESLİHAN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YILDIRIM EMİNE. The relationship of tumor budding with GOLPH3 expression and histopathological prognostic parameters in colorectal adenocarcinoma. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology 2022 Jun;58:151933. 

7.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ALADAĞ KURT SEDA, SOYLU BOY FATMA NUR, TAŞKIN FÜSUN, İÇTEN GÜL ESEN. Magnetic resonance imaging findings associated with recurrence in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Clinical Imaging, 2022

8.YILDIRIM EMİNE, KEĞİN MURAT, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Neoplasms of theAppendix; Single Institution and Ten-Year Experiences Results. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2022;28(3), 352-360

9.YILDIRIM EMİNE, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Comparison of excised breast volume, re-excision rate and margin positivity in breast-conserving surgery in breast cancer patients using and not using neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Journal of Surgery in Medicine,2022;6

10.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, YANIK İREM, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, ÇENGEL FERHAT, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN. Histopathological, Radiological, and Demographic Factors Predicting the Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2022;53(1)

11.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, KOÇAK BURAK, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. MRI Radiomics of Breast Cancer: Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Lymphovascular Invasion Status. Academic Radiology, 2022;29(1), 126-134.

12.YILDIRIM EMİNE, UÇAR NEŞE, YETİŞ FIRAT, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Diagnostic performance of breast imaging with ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and mammography in the assessment of residual tumor after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2022;6(1), 43-48

13.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, GÖKTAŞ AYDIN SABİN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, YANIK İREM, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, YILMAZ BARBAROS UTKU, BİLİCİ AHMET, ÖNCEL MUSTAFA. Factors Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2022;85(1), 41-50. 

14.YILDIRIM EMİNE, Pelen Zekeriya, KEĞİN MURAT, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, GÜNDOĞAR ÖZGECAN. Evaluation of the Reliability of Preoperative Ultrasonography and Ultrasonography-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Axillary Staging in Patients With Breast Cancer. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2021;11(3), 269-276., 

15. KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Characterization of Suspicious Microcalcifications on Mammography Using 2D Shear-Wave Elastography. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2022;47(9), 2532-2542. 

16.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, TEKCAN ŞANLI DENİZ ESİN, UÇAR NEŞE, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ŞANLI AHMET NECATİ. Evaluation of the Appearance Characteristics of Suspicious Microcalcifications Detected by Ultrasonography. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2022;11(2), 199-205. 

17.YILDIRIM EMİNE, ÖZER HİLAL, ÖZER İLTER, KOYUNCU ADİL, YILDIRIM TİMUR. The Effects on Bacterial Translocation and Tissue Damage of Selenium Treatment in an Experimental Intestinal Ischaemia-Reperfusion Model. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2021;27(4), 389-394. 

18.YILDIRIM EMİNE, AKBAŞ PELİN, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, PALTURA CEKİ. The comparison of the histopathological results of the thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsies in the 795 patients with thyroidectomy. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 2021

Dr. Yahya Özel is a highly experienced general surgeon with expertise in bariatric surgery, hepatobiliary diseases, abdominal hernias, endocrine surgery, and oncological surgery. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and pursued his specialization in General Surgery at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. His commitment to advanced surgical techniques led him to further training at Tokyo University Hospital, Japan, in the Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Artificial Organ Division under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

Throughout his career, Dr. Özel has worked at prestigious institutions, including Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. His extensive experience includes roles in ERCP and surgical endoscopy, as well as advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University, contributing to the education and training of future medical professionals.

Dr. Özel holds several certifications in surgical endoscopy, including the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate. His dedication to minimally invasive surgical techniques, obesity treatment, and hepatobiliary surgery has made him a sought-after specialist in his field. With a career spanning over three decades, he continues to provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care, ensuring the best outcomes through his expertise and innovative approach.

Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

• 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
• 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
• 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

• Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
• 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
• 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

• 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
• 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
• 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
• 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

• 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
• 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

• The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• The European Association of Urology
• The European Society for Paediatric Urology
• The Turkish Association of Urology.

Objective:
To utilize my expertise in Pediatric Orthopedics, Hand Surgery, Arthroplasty, and Trauma within a progressive medical institution, contributing to patient care, research, and academic development.

Work Experience:

Şırnak State Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
March 2022 - Present

• Lead orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma.
• Conducting surgical interventions, consultations, and post-operative care for patients with diverse orthopedic conditions.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to devise and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Actively participating in hospital rounds, conferences, and educational initiatives.

İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
July 2017 - February 2022

• Completed a rigorous residency program focused on orthopedic surgery and traumatology.
• Rotated through various subspecialties including pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Assisted in surgical procedures, outpatient clinics, and emergency consultations.

Education:

İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2017-2022

• Residency training program specializing in orthopedic surgery and traumatology.

Trakya University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2016-2017

• One-year residency program focusing on orthopedic surgery and traumatology.

Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
2009-2016

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

İçel Anatolian High School
2005-2009

• High School Diploma.

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Institute (TOTDER)
• Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)

Skills:

• Proficient in diagnosing and treating orthopedic conditions in both pediatric and adult patients.
• Skilled in performing various orthopedic surgeries including arthroplasty, hand surgery, and trauma procedures.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development and continuing medical education.